The department store saleswoman was immediately deflated when she saw the watch on Zhou Jingyun's wrist, which was clearly more exquisitely crafted than the one in her counter: the watch she sold was only an entry-level Rolex, while the one on his wrist was a high-end Rolex.
Why would they even bother with the Rolexes here?
Xiao Wang, the driver who was shopping with Zhou Jingyun, felt like he had been fed dog food for no reason. He secretly thought to himself: Watches are even available in couple styles?
What are couple's items?
Thinking back to the watch I saw Comrade Ruan wearing before, I wondered to myself, could it be that the couple's watch is exactly the same, just a little smaller?
If that's the case, then the workers in their factory wear factory uniforms every day when they go to work, so aren't they wearing matching couple outfits?
For some reason, Xiao Wang was amused by his own idea.
When Zhou Jingyun turned his head, he happened to see the smile on Xiao Wang's face and teased, "What's up, Xiao Wang? Do you have any good recommendations?"
Regardless of the era, those who can serve as drivers for leaders are always quick-witted.
Xiao Wang immediately spoke up: "Factory Director, I see that Comrade Ruan doesn't lack anything. When you give her something, it's definitely more about your good intentions. What I, an outsider, choose is certainly not as pleasing to Ruan as what you choose yourself."
Besides, whatever you choose, Ruan Zhiqing will definitely like it!
Hearing what Xiao Wang said, Zhou Jingyun smiled and shook his head. He then wandered around the department store a few more times and finally bought Ruan Miaomiao a white pearl necklace.
The moment Zhou Jingyun saw the pearl necklace displayed in the counter, he pictured it on Ruan Miaomiao's neck: noble and elegant!
When Ruan Miaomiao received the gift and heard Zhou Jingyun's words, she silently complained in her heart: I can kick someone flying with one kick and curse someone into silence with one mouth. And you still think I'm noble and elegant?
Love truly makes people blind!
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In February 1978, after spending the New Year in Haicheng, Ruan Miaomiao returned to Jianshan Brigade to pack her things, transfer her grain rations, and prepare to go to Beijing to attend university.
Without a doubt, she applied to Peking University.
Although she could choose between Peking University and Tsinghua University, she even experienced a situation where two universities competed to recruit her.
However, she had an inexplicable fondness for Peking University, finding the name "Yanjing" (meaning "Beijing University") to be hazy and beautiful.
On the day she was to leave for Kyoto, the entire Zhou family came to the provincial capital to see Ruan Miaomiao off.
Even Zhou Jianjun, who had never left the county town before, went out. His whole family, with tears in their eyes, bought platform tickets at the train station and sent Ruan Miaomiao and Zhou Jingyun directly onto the train.
As the train slowly pulled away, the Zhou family members could no longer hold back their tears.
The way he looked was as if he were sending off his own daughter.
The three older sisters of the Zhou family also took leave to come and see Ruan Miaomiao off. Although their relationship with Ruan Miaomiao was not as deep as the others, they still shed tears when Zhou Dujuan, Zhou Taohua, and Zhao Cuihong were crying together.
After she finished crying, Zhao Cuihong greeted her five daughters: "You should learn from Miaomiao. No matter what, you must never relax. You must keep learning and keep improving!"
After the three Zhou daughters started working at the provincial pharmaceutical factory, they saw a wider world and realized that they could make a name for themselves. Each of them was full of ambition.
Once, their younger brother helped them out by getting them jobs.
From now on, they must become their brother's strong support and never hold him back.
Zhou Dujuan and Zhou Taohua were experiencing the charm of a big city for the first time, never imagining that there was such a large thing as a train in the world.
They used to think that horse-drawn carriages and oxcarts on the country dirt roads were impressive.
But now, after seeing a train, they realize how narrow their perspective had been.
They must work harder to catch up with Sister Miaomiao.
They didn't want there to be a generation gap between themselves and Sister Miaomiao...
Taking advantage of the opportunity to send Ruan Miaomiao to school, Zhao Cuihong led her husband and daughter to see where her three daughters lived in the provincial capital.
Because Wu Xuejun and Lin Xiangdong were carrying the child and there wasn't enough room on the bicycle, the two men transferred the child to the backs of Zhou Dujuan, Zhou Taohua, and Zhao Cuihong. The three Zhou sisters, along with their two sisters-in-law and mother-in-law, rode their bicycles back first, while the two of them took their father-in-law to buy some meat and vegetables before returning...
Upon arriving at the courtyard, Zhao Cuihong felt her sadness over Ruan Miaomiao's departure lessen somewhat as she looked at the clean and tidy space and began to examine her daughters' living quarters.
Thinking about how her daughters, a simple countrywoman, were able to establish themselves in the provincial capital, she was filled with emotion.
With a quick thought, he instructed, "The three of you go out to work, while Xiang Dong and Xue Jun stay home to take care of the children and do housework. When you come back, lend a hand too. Don't be like those working men who come home and don't even bother to pick up the spilled soy sauce."
Let me tell you, in a family, only when two people work together can life be good!
Upon hearing her mother's words, Zhou Yuzhu immediately chimed in, "Mom, we all know that only when we think in the same direction and work together can life get better, right?"
"That's right, Mom. Right now, we just want to save some money and buy our own house in the provincial capital as soon as possible. Only then can we truly settle down here!"
Zhou Guihua also spoke up, and Zhou Shuixian, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement, though she didn't say anything.
Looking at her three well-behaved daughters, Zhao Cuihong was very satisfied and promised, "You save money, and I'll save money too. When you buy houses, if I can't afford the extra money, I'll give each of you a hundred yuan!"
"Mom, who wants your money? Keep your money for Yunwazi to get married!"
"That's right, Mom. Ruan Zhiqing isn't an ordinary family's daughter. When they get married, we should give them a lot more dowry. They're entrusting their precious daughter to us, so we can't treat them unfairly."
"Yes, Mom, when Yunwazi gets engaged, please let me know in advance. He has helped me, his older sister, so I want to express my gratitude!"
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Hearing her daughters' words, Zhao Cuihong felt incredibly comforted, but she pretended to be angry: "What help? You should live your own lives better than anything else."
"Yunwa can earn his own money. I haven't taken a single penny of his salary; he keeps it all himself. Your father and I are still earning our own money, so it's none of your business to worry about him."
After speaking, seeing Zhou Shuixian's eyes darting around, clearly disagreeing but remaining silent, Zhao Cuihong instructed her:
"Boss, you're still young. Even though you have two kids to support, you still have a job. If you meet someone suitable, you can consider it."
Zhao Cuihong frowned and thought for a moment before continuing, "If the other party minds that you have two children, just send them back to me and I'll take care of them for you. You can live your life peacefully!"
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